WordPress malware scanner plugins
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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security(4,863)•Updated 145d ago
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
5,000,000 installs407,355,943 downloads71/100 • Maintained
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin(153)•Updated 44d ago
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
1,000,000 installs32,337,434 downloads66/100 • Actively maintained
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection(3,982)•Updated 45d ago
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
700,000 installs37,693,056 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall(520)•Updated 52d ago
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
200,000 installs17,564,527 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
Defender Security – Malware Scanner, Login Security & Firewall(330)•Updated 37d ago
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
90,000 installs4,088,473 downloads74/100 • Actively maintained
Titan Anti-spam & Security(369)•Updated 64d ago
Block spam comments, defend against login attempts, and strengthen site security with anti-spam, brute-force protection, and two-factor authentication …
60,000 installs3,443,031 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
BulletProof Security(674)•Updated 157d ago
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
30,000 installs4,517,029 downloads61/100 • Maintained
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan(34)•Updated 28d ago
A lightweight, fast and powerful virus scanner for WordPress.
30,000 installs941,603 downloads64/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Malware Shield — Removal, Repair, Monitor(70)•Updated 36d ago
Fast malware removal & security shield. Fix hacks, stop redirects, clean SEO spam. Real-time threat intelligence. No bloat.
10,000 installs618,632 downloads55/100 • Actively maintained
Quttera ThreatSign – Web Malware Scanner for WordPress(47)•Updated 28d ago
WordPress multi-level security scanner detecting malware, 0-day threats, brute-force attacks, bot attacks, and unauthorized admin changes.
10,000 installs4,477,076 downloads64/100 • Actively maintained
Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall(99)•Updated 28d ago
WordPress security plugin with free basic firewall/WAF, vulnerability and core scanning, and 50+ core integrity checks.
7,000 installs858,392 downloads84/100 • Actively maintained
Malware Scanner(4)•Updated 783d ago
Malware scanner provides Anti malware security, Scans & Detects malware like Trojans, Backdoors, Brute force & OWASP attacks.
7,000 installs50,484 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
RSFirewall!(5)•Updated 63d ago
Based on the success of the most popular firewall for Joomla!, RSFirewall! is now available to protect your WordPress website as well.
4,000 installs30,153 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Virusdie – One-click website security(9)•Updated 103d ago
Malware scanning & removal, website hardening, patching vulnerabilities, real-time protection against online attacks, blacklist monitoring in a click!
2,000 installs35,135 downloads52/100 • Maintained
WebDefender Security – Protection & AntiSpam(18)•Updated 114d ago
PRO Security – Antivirus Scanner, 2-Layer Protection Hide Security, Brute Force Security & Antispam, Security Website and Security Hardening.
1,000 installs274,085 downloads54/100 • Maintained
Disable Json API, Login Lockdown, XMLRPC, Pingback, Stop User Enumeration Anti Hacker Scan(14)•Updated 162d ago
Firewall, Scanner, block user enumeration & TOR, disable Json API, xmlrpc & Pingback, Hide Version, Login error message, Notifications, more...
1,000 installs278,275 downloads54/100 • Maintained
WordPress Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Secure Login and Backup(12)•Updated 1291d ago
Security with firewall, malware scanner, login and spam protection, and encrypted backup. WP Security Plugin includes Login Security, Limit login atte …
700 installs40,297 downloads24/100 • Possibly abandoned
Security Ninja For MainWP(1)•Updated 69d ago
See Security Ninja vulnerabilities and security test results in your MainWP dashboard.
500 installs18,117 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF, Bot/Spam Blocker, Login Security(7)•Updated 234d ago
Real-time firewall that stops bots, malware, and hackers with real AI, file protection, and traffic analytics without slowing down your site
300 installs14,024 downloads40/100 • Stale
Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair(3)•Updated 33d ago
Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …
200 installs5,335 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Malcure Security Suite(2)•Updated 230d ago
🔐 All-in-one WordPress security: malware scanner (files+DB), force re-login, force logout, control logins, email-alerts. Cloud-based, light & fast.
200 installs9,164 downloads40/100 • Stale
70 installs4,110 downloads12/100 • Possibly abandoned
Bearmor Security(0)•Updated 75d ago
Lightweight, powerful WordPress security for small businesses. Malware scanning, login protection, 2FA, hardening - most features FREE.
60 installs955 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
WPMissionControl(0)•Updated 133d ago
Monitor uptime, SSL, domain, integrity, malware, visual changes, activity, and errors. Lightweight client. Requires a WPMissionControl account.
20 installs2,195 downloads50/100 • Maintained
attachmentAV – Virus Scan & Malware Protection for form plugins like Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms(1)•Updated 28d ago
Virus scan and malware protection for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Iptanus File Upload, and more. Powered by Sophos.
10 installs2,681 downloads70/100 • Actively maintained
VulnTitan – Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner & Security(1)•Updated 44d ago
VulnTitan security toolkit for WordPress sites. Detect and remove malware, vulnerable plugins, risky file changes, and comment or form spam.
10 installs1,493 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Atomic Edge Security(1)•Updated 29d ago
Connect your WordPress site to Atomic Edge for enterprise-grade WAF protection, real-time analytics, and advanced security tools.
10 installs873 downloads80/100 • Actively maintained
Antivirus Solution(1)•Updated 525d ago
Adds more security for your website. Server-side scanning. Performs deep website scans of all the files. Virus/Malware detection and removal.
0 installs1,861 downloads28/100 • Possibly abandoned
Content Guard Pro – Database Malware Scanner, Spam Scanner & Security(1)•Updated 45d ago
Database-first WordPress malware scanner and security plugin. Detect hidden SEO spam, pharma hacks, malicious scripts and links in posts & comments.
0 installs506 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
SecurityWP – Advanced Security & Firewall(1)•Updated 1965d ago
A powerful wordpress security plugin. Advanced protection against malicious requests.
0 installs363 downloads22/100 • Possibly abandoned
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking(1)•Updated 45d ago
Firewall, malware scan & IP blocking for WordPress, with Quick Scan Overall Security Rating, hardening, quarantine and integrity checks. PRO adds AI.
0 installs332 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Guardlo Security & Malware Scanner with Trust Badge(1)•Updated 52d ago
Secure your WordPress site with a core malware scanner, verify server infrastructure, and display a verified trust badge to boost visitor confidence.
0 installs206 downloads61/100 • Actively maintained
Dotsquares Custom Login URL & Security Suite(0)•Updated 45d ago
Change your WordPress login URL, design the login page, and enhance your site's security with built-in protection tools.
0 installs684 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
FreelanceBo Sentra Control(0)•Updated 53d ago
Security agent connecting to FreelanceBo Sentra Control console for WAF, malware scanning, brute force protection, and vulnerability scanning.
0 installs372 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Liveupx Security(0)•Updated 35d ago
Complete WordPress security — Firewall, 2FA, Malware Scanner, Vulnerability Scanner, Login Protection, Security Headers. 100% free.
0 installs342 downloads69/100 • Actively maintained
Squish Site Patrol(0)•Updated 32d ago
Complete WordPress security, malware scanning, login protection, and performance monitoring in one clean dashboard.
0 installs193 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained
Atlant Security(0)•Updated 45d ago
Enterprise-grade WordPress security: WAF, brute force protection, malware scanner, 2FA, honeypots, AI crawler control, and post-breach recovery.
0 installs120 downloads59/100 • Actively maintained